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Show Wed/Thurs/Fri, August 2-4, 200&; Jhe Park Record B-16 What is your Park City / Deer Valley home or condo worth? FREE Over-The-Net Home Evaluation www.ParkCitvHomeEvaluations.com RE/MAX Mountain Properties ALL mmln.rr \ ciiv.-15niln.rr.im All Season Fun on the VALLEY RAILROAD • PROVO CANTON LIMITED • SOLSISB HOLLOW EXPBESS Spectacular Scenic Exclusions COMEDY MURDEE.MYSWIl^ Whodunir&tert&hijmiutH • SUNSET BBU SPECIALTALLBT HO . , Viulea * ' aDVENTOttJ - Rnlting^nNin ride Gtjmtf GRANDPARENT'S TREAT Grandparents ride FREE when they treat their grandchildren to a train ride! Reslriclions apply. Reserve seals using code PR0806 to receive oiler. Expires 8/31/2006. (435) 6 5 4 - 5 6 0 1 581-9980 SALT LAKE www.hebervalleyrr.org 450 SOUTH 600 WEST 84032 HEBER CITY, UT Saving open land is al taxing problem an unfair burden on lower-income people. In the quest for an acceptable tax, some communities get creative. In 2004, Olympia, Wash., voters OK'd a 3 percent increase But it's hard to predict which By BRIANNA RANDALL in the tax on their utility bills to measures will triumph and which pay for open-space acquisitions, High Con?}try News will go down in flames. There are parks and sidewalks. The utility For about 20 bucks, you can many factors involved: the "fiscal taxes were "a relatively untapped get a large pizza with a couple of capacity" of a community, the funding source, and the combinatoppings. Or about 7 gallons of measure's wording, even the tion (of goals) was something a length of the ballot it appears on. gas. Or you can spend that $20 on large number of people could suptrails, views and clean water - if Tim Raphael, associate director port," says Karen Messmer, a you're a homeowner in Montana's of the Trust for Public Land's member of the Olympia city Conservation Finance Program, Missoula County this fall. council. In June, the Missoula County calls it creating "the magic combi"Niche taxes" have succeeded commissioners voted to put an nation." in places like San Juan County, open-space bond on the Wash., where a tax on real estate November ballot that would raise A surprise $10 million over 20 years to set defeat It's hard to predict which measures sales funds open space. Several Colorado ski towns have aside land in the rapidly growing In 2004, it approved hofel-room taxes. But if area. looked like will triumph and which will go down in real estate agents and hotel ownMissoulians are still paying off Utah had that flames. There are many factors ers "believe their ox is getting a $5 million open-space bond magic combigored" and fund an organized passed in 1995. The moaey - $17 n a t i o n . involved: the 'fiscal capacity' of a comopposition, says Raphael, those 1 .__ ,, / ,• a year for an average homeowner Initiative taxes often fail. Two California - has protected more than 3,000 would have munity, the measures wording, even counties voted down hotel taxes, acres, including two popular local raised state f / ? e jength f £ ft , " Q fhe a//of appears 0/? and real estate tax measures r r peaks, Mount Jumbo and Mount sales tax by ° failed in two Washington counSentinel. one-twentieth ties. Brianna Randall Meanwhile, other Western of a cent to communities are also planning fund a $150 Voters in Colorado, Arizona, ^^-^-m fall ballot measures to preserve million bond and Oregon have set aside lottery open land. In California, voters to preserve open space and build and air, they said, and local gov- profits to buy parklands, wildlife will consider a $5.4 billion bond to convention centers and local gov- ernments were already doing habitat and recreation areas. protect and maintain coastlines ernment buildings. The proposal enough for open space. Those programs include matching and state parks and improve seemed a shoo-in; just days before Other factors may have con- funds for communities, which water quality. In Oregon, the election, polls showed that tributed to the defeat: The ballot encourage local open space Portlanders will take up a $227 about 60 percent of voters had more than 40 items, and vot- efforts. The Great Outdoors million bond to preserve natural favored it. Campaign supporters ers weary of wading through it Colorado Trust Fund has awarded areas and protect fish and wildlife outspent their opponents by 40 to may have just voted no across the local governments nearly half a habitat. 1. board. And, says Smith, the mea- billion dollars over the 12 years of sure's wording was "a little con- its existence. Since 1995, when MissouJians fusing." passed the $5 million bond, the county's population has increased Picking therighttax by about 18 percent. "Three dif(*^MiJf;VI-i:ni):f1 Western voters have generally SHUTTERS FAUX WOOD ferent polls this winter pointed to . 2 ' & 2 1/2* SLATS COMPOSITE been willing to open their wallets + (residents') number-one concern: + for open space, though. Since Available Rapid growth and the resulting 1994, they've approved two-thirds MDF Si24TC36* Single Cell Z4"X3O" loss of open space," says Jackie of some 300 local and statewide Bass • 7 Colon • 1OO'» of Colors Corday, Missoula's open-space Wood ballot measures with open-space • Encrfff Etfident •2Slia program manager. Those con• Low Main ten ence 1 WEEK • 3 Vnlancc Stylti goals, generating nearly $40 bil•Top DoftTi DELIVERY * • I Week Deltveiy lion, according to a Trust for cerns resonate elsewhere in Bottom up Skylighn Stt Store for Dcttili Montana: Ravalli County com2 1/2" - 3 1/2" - 4 1/2" • Fait Delivery Public Land database. Most such measures rely on missioners are considering a $10 open-space ballot proposbonds, mill levies, or sales taxes. million al for fall. ROHAN SHADES VERTICALS Bonds allow communities to bor00 00+ Pado Door 00 row money, which they often pay Meanwhile, the grassy mead$80 $40 back with property tax hikes. ows and forested slopes of Mount 75"XflV Aviilnble However, bond money can be Jumbo, looming over downtown, •18 Putcrai • Several Colon •Flat •100 Colon used only to acquire lands, not to give Missoula residents a tangible •Tear Drop •Valance Extn •SkyU«htj reminder of what their taxes have •Top Down maintain them. • Cord Control • Angle Windows lul Bonsai'Up already paid for - and could buy •Room Darkening or Wand Mill levies, which raise proper• Cordlew •Ardiej No Extra Charge in the future, if the bond proposal • 9 Pattern* ty taxes, and sales taxes generate 80 Colors • F a n Delivery Week Delivery • Fait DeUvery money more slowly, but create a passes. "We've preserved the long-term funding source for mountains that are the defining Repairs Available • Sales end August 15,2006 maintenance and operation. Since characteristic of Missoula," says the value of a property deter- Corday. OREM mines the increase, higher-income This article originally appeared [SALT LAKE] 225-6977 in High Coup try News taxpayers usually bear more of OGDEN SHOWROOM the cost of: bonds and levies. A (www.hcn.org), which covers the 732-1666 2432 So. State sales tax increase hits the pockets Wests communities and naturalMon-Fri 9-5:30 of visitors and tourists as well as resource issues from Paonia, 90 DAYS Sat 11-3 487-5662 those of residents, but may place Colorado. SAME AS CASH Open-space campaigners are looking for the winning formula in Missoula County, Mont. But come Election Day, the proposal lost, picking up only 45 percent of the vote. Supporters were left scratching their heads. Amanda Smith, a Nature Conservancy staffer who worked on the campaign, says, "The funding mechanism made people shy away." Opponents, led by the Utah Taxpayers Association, had argued that citizens shouldn't have to pony up an extra $14 per year, given already-high state and local taxes and fees. The measure duplicated other government efforts to protect the state's water "FREE" IN HOME ESTIMATES Sai-Sommet 1 1 - Beautiful Outdoor Pining Incredible Views -Serving Dinner Wedneeday-Saturday 6 p.m. to Close « rAth the purclui&c of a evscond entree of ecjujl or e r value Good for Entree only. No T^fcs Outi. Sai-Sommet Deer Val!ey's> be&t kept secret in Silver Lake Village 7720 Royfll Street East (435) 645-9909 Open Wednesday-Saturday Sp'm to close May fiot be ccnHred Mth any ai)ii?' gjft cffrtjfirztK'i. rf &count& or offers. A 20% gnrurty cfl the pns-di-icC'urTtcd Caul w>3 befiiXomaticfi?yadded. Expires August mmm RESTAURANT THE CANYONS THE CABIN Experience classic Rocky Mountainfrontiercharm in the Grand Summit Resort Hole). The Cabin is a unique dining experience, featuring mouthwatering beef, fish and gams dishes as well as an extensive dessert and appetizer menu. During the 2002 Winter Games, the Executive Chef, Houman Gohary presented his famous Chocolate Fondue on NBC's Today Shew. Open dairy lor breakfast, lunch and dinner, Apres-ski dinner selections are also available from 430 - 6:00pm The adjoining Cabin Lounge also presents live music every Thursday. Friday and Saturday nights Free vale! partong Reservations are recommended (435) 615-8060 WESTGATE GRILL Selected by Sal! Lake Weekly as "The best bang for ycur buck" the Westgate Grill Is located at the base ot The Canyons Resort, and offers a creative presentation of New West Cuisine and delectable, freshly prepared confections, presented by Chel Warren WlUey. Offering dining room and heated deck sealing (weather permitting) and preseniing majestic views of the Wasatch Mountains and (he Park City valley. Located on the sixth floor of Westgate Park City Resort and Spa. Reservations are recommended. We offer private dining rooms for parties, special occasions, and corporate events. Hours are 1lam-9pm Sun., 5pm-9pm Mon.-Thurs., and 11am-i0pm Frl. & Sat. Stale liquor license. Full children's menu. Spa menu. 3000 The Canyons Resort Dr. For reservations, please call (435) 655-2260. DEERVAUJEY $45°° $95 Bring a Guest on us Or.e free $33°° DEERVAWEY Stdn Lodge Contemporary American specialties lor breakfast lunch, dinner and Jazz Sunday Brunch with live music. Magnificent deck dining, weather permitting. Recipient of The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. "Utah's Most Romantic Restaurant. Best Sunday Brunch" -Zagal Survey. Children's menus available. 645-6455 www.8toJnlodgo.com MIDWAY BLUE BOAR INN The restaurant at the Btue Boar Inn, nestled in the (ooth»3s of the Wasatch Mountains, is reminiscent of a romantic, European hunting lodge. Our awa/d-winning Executive Chef Chris Sheehan uses only ihe finest and freshest ingredients when creating his seasonal signature dishes. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served Tuesday through Saturday, brunch on Sunday. Visit our newest addition to the Inn. 1235 Warm Springs Rd. Midway, UT 435-654-1400 or look us up on our web srta at wv.v/.theb!ueboarinacom MAIN STREET Florfi Savor the passion at Park City's neighborhood Italian bistro. Our menu features small plates to share as wef) as a variety of pasta,risottoand entrees served with a house salad. Share a glass o( Sangria or wine with snacks, or, dinner on our patio or in our stylish bar with your friends. Relax, visit and enjoy the view. UDSABC License. Children's menu.900 Main Street in the Mambt Summit Watch 649-7090 GOLDENER HIRSCH Located in charming Srlver Lake Village in Deer 350 MAIN A New American Brasserie Valley, the Goldener Hirsch Restaurant features Take refuge inside the rich ambience of 350 Main, superb contemporary Continental and American cuisine as wefl as fresh seafood and wonderful new. where chef Michael LeCterc-has created new seasonal menus.leaturing exceptional fish dishes, plus veal, Asian offerings. Chef Jean Louis Montecot has creatduck and fresh vegetarian fare. Recipient of The Wne ed a superb menu Idled with quality, freshness, and Spectator Award, of Excellence. 2000 Zagal flavor. Learn to prepare an exciting now dish at Chef Survey.Open nightly, Reservations recommended, Montecol's Cooking Classes throughout the summer. 649-3140. Cooking Classes, Thurs. 4-6pm / Brunch, SaL & Sun. 11am-2pm, Jun. - Oct.15 / Dinner, Wed.-Sun. 6-9pm, June 6 - Oct 15. BISTRO 412 For reservations please call (435) 649-7770 Park City's hoi new American Bistro, serving French and American classics in a beautiful Paris Bistro otmosphera. Wrth fresh seasonal cuisine, youK find SAJ-SOMMET our menu to your liking, serving lunch and dinner. Euro-American cuisine and an award-winning wine Bistro Bar, a private dub for members, is located list hjse with personalized serveo for olstinctrvo dinupstairs with one of the targes! selections of Uquours ners and catered events. Services include oH-sfte in the State. Kid's menutoalways available. Come see catering, private parties and banquet facilities. Saiwhat Park Citytaexcited about! Merdl Located at 412 Scmmet at The Deer Valley Club in Silver Lake Main Street $49-8211 A Restaurant Central Venture. Village. 7720 Royal Street East, Pack City. 645-9909. CAFE TERIGO - AN ITALIAN CAFE In the heart of Mam Streei, Cafe Terigo offers delicious foods Inspired by the cuisines of Southern France and Northern Italy. As a local favorrte for 15 year3. CheMDwner Ed Axtell prepares our house smoked Royal Street Cat© chicken and sundried tomato fettucdno. almond Located at Silver Lake Lodge, the Royal Streei Caf6 encrusted salmon, marinated Hank stoak with wild offers Deer Valley's award winning cutsine with scenic mushroom sauce as well as our famous Bread deck dining and is open daily for lunch through Labor Pudding with Butter Rum Sauce. Donl forget our very Day. 11:30 am. - 230 p.m., featuring creative appepopular Patio Dining! tizers and salads, paninis, Deer Valley Turkey Chili Open Mon.-Sat 530-930 p.m_and Lunch Mon.-Sat. andd specialty errtreos. Fine wines and refreshing 11:30 am -230 p.m. Call 645-9555 tor Information or seasonal cocktails also available. For Information call 435-645-6724 or visit our Web she at reservations. www.deorVBltey.com 845-9909, GUIDE MAIN STREET CHIMAYO Enjoy o romantic Spanish atmosphere while dining on award winning southwestern cuisine 368 Main Street Dining begins at 530 • 649-6222 CISERO'S RISTORANTE, CAFE & NIGHTCLUB Located at 306 Main Streei for the past 18 years, we offer Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Our fine Italian cuisine including Fresh Pasta, Seafood. Chicken, Steaks and our favorite 'Cioppino" wifl make you want to come back for more. Breakfast daily al 9:00 am in our remodeled Cafe1. Lunch 11:30 am & Dinner 5:00 pm. Cisero's Nightclub a private dub lor members, offers entertainment and dancing in Park City's favorite Nightclub, You never know who you'll run into! See ail the sports on our Big Screen TV. Come see what's happening at Cisero's. Restaurant 649-5044 Nighldub 649-6800 A Restaurant Central Venture. MAIN STREET | PROSPECTOR SQ. RIVERHORSE CAFE Award winning cuisine In Park Crty's most spectacular setting! The RIVERHORSE is the only restaurant in the state of Utah to receive both the Dir6na award and a Mobile Four Star racng. Located al 540 Main Street Opens nightly at 5:30pm with performances by Utah's linest entertainers beginning al 7:00pm Patio dining available, weather permitting. For reservations call 649-3536. TASTE OF SAIGON A healthier choice in Asian dining. Come and experience Park City's authentic Vietnamese cuisine Hours: Lunch 11.30 - 230pm,Dinner 530pm to ctose. 580 Main Street, Grand Galleria Malt. 647-0688. Take-home meals available. GRUB STEAK Serving quality Steak and Seafood for over 25 years! Featuring 28 day aged Black Angus Beet. Game, Chicken, fresh Fish and Seafood. Ail dinners indude the best salad bar in town or a Caesar Salad as wefl as our iamous creamed spinach, home style mashed potatoes. Harvest rice or baked potato. All desserts and our beer bread are made from scratch, daily. Join us for lunch, featuring a wide selection of salads and sandwiches in additon to our popular soup and salad bar. We offer a wide variety of wines from the old and the new world, as well as a full selection of beer and liquor. Live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights. Open for dinner nightly at 5pm, lunch Monday-Saturday. 1i30-2pm. Located in Prospector Square on the comer of Sidewinder Drive and Gc4d Dust Lane. Reservations gladly accepted. 649-8060, Log on to our website at www.gn&steakTc$tiurafit.cam for menu and banquet faci&ty information. CLA1MJUMPER STEAK HOUSE & RINGO'S Relax in our tum-of-the-century dining room. Enjoy sizzling top sirloin steaks, 20 oz. prime nb or our famous baseball steak! Huge Alaskan King Crab Legs. Utah trout and nightly specials Voted Local's Favorrte. Celebrating our 28* Year Dinner nightly 5 00-10.00pm. 573 Main St 649-8051 THE EATING ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 1972 Serving legendary breakfasts, lunches, dinners. Eggs Benedict huevos rancheros. lox & bagels, pancakes, bekjian waffles served afl day. Homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, the best burger in town. Open daily at Sam.Dinner from 5pm serving seafood, steaks, pasta & BBQ. 317 Main SL 649-8284 GRAPPA Award winning Grappa restaurant invites you to dine in Park City's most unique atmosphere. Nesfled al the top of Historic Main Street Our menu wfll dazzle you with its exceptional taste and presentation. 151 Main Street. Dining begins at 5:30 645-0636. LACASTTA 110% Mexicano Our food is True Authentic MexicanRight from Mama's Kitchen . Everything is freshly prepared. Nothing from a canl Open 7 days a week from 1130 am- 10:00 pm. Serving lunch and dinner. 710 Main Street 649-9585 PRIME STEAK HOUSE & PIANO BAR 804 Main Street, Park City 435-655-9739 Our menu includes USDA Prime steaks Great Seafood Great Wmelist Great service and 2 for 1 all summer Lrve entertainment in piano bar Wed. thru Sat PURPLE SAGE - AN AMERICAN WESTERN BISTRO Dine in the cozy, elegant yet rustic atmosphere of the newest restaurant on Main Street Experience the comptexity of our sugar-chfle cured duck breast or the comfort of veaJ meaOoaf with homemade chile sauce as wefl as the spicy rack of nbs (not to mention the S'mores Cheesecake with toasted marshmaDows or velvety smooth flan). Be assured of the samo quafity and service thai you have como to expect from Cafe Tertgo.Pnvale dining room available. Open Mon.-Sat 530-930 p.m. Can 655-9505 for information or reservations. WASATCH BREW PUB Located at Ihe top ot Main Street next to the parking lot. Pub menu is offered from 11 n_m.-10 p.m. daily. Dinner specials are offered nightly from 5 p.m. Upstaks is the Stekrock Sports Bar and cozy Tap Room Appetizers and fresh Wasatch beer served. WAHSO An Asian Gnil. Discover 1930s Shanghai on Main Street We hava gathered a wonderful collection ol Asian artifacts to create the mood ol the Orient Our cuisine is a unique and speoal btend of Asian ingredients and French cooking styles. Please join us for a captivating evening of dining al Wahso.577 Main Sneet 435-615-0300 PARK CITYMTN RESORT BAJA CANTINA Voted "Best of Stale' for Mexican Restaurants in the State ol Utah lor 2003. Join us in cetetraling our 20th year serving Park Crty. With prices from S7.00 to S16.00, wo serve fresh, delicious cuisine with your tastes in rrendl Our affordable kid's menu is always available. For Apres' Ski hbaton, Lunch or Dinner, come to Baja Camma where everyone has funl Thank you Utah tor 20 fabulous years. Located at Ihe Park Crty Mountain Resort Plaza, 649-2252. A Restaurant Central Venture. PROSPECTOR SQ. BUND DOG GRILL RocerrBy written up by Zngatas, 'Park City Regional offering the 'best ever' East Coast-style seafood and other great specials." the Blind Dog offers more than your fill of seafarin cuisine. Sue crab, lobster and fresh fish are features with tons of great food, including our brand-new sushi bar as well as rack of lamb, and dry-aged steaks. Our tood, along with our relaxing atmosphere makes the Bind Dog the perfect place to spend ihe night on the town. Located in Prospector Square. 1791 Sidewinder Dr., 855-0800. Reservations warmry accepted. NACHO MAMA'S We serve a creative interpretation of popular Mexxanstyle dishes combined with unique regional specialties borrowed from throughout the Southwest Visit the Hop'n Jalapeno room for appetizers, pool & foos baD. 1821 Sidewinder. 645-TACO. Open 7 nights a week al 5 p.m. RESTAURANT DELIVERY MOUNTAIN EXPRESS RESTAURANT DELIVERY SERVICE Enjoy fine food without leaving your home, condo, or hotel 5pm - 10pm. Let us deliver you favorite foods from 35 ol thofines!restaurants In Park City and Deer Valley. Also yocery shopping, condo stocking. Park Record delivery. & catering. Gift certificates available. For more information ptease call 649-6388 (menu). |